Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Sit-to-Stand Activity Center, Jazzy Jungle

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Children learn about the world around them through interactions and play," says April Twenhafel, MS, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Newport Beach, Calif. "It's through this sensory experience of exploration that a child develops physically, mentally, and emotionally."

degree accessibility. Many activity centers have a 360-degree rotating seat, which enables your baby to reach all the way around the activity center. Safety tips: Make sure your baby has enough head and torso control to sit unsupported and that the activity center is away from any dangerous items your baby could reach, including window blind cords. And make sure to always supervise your baby while she's in an activity center. Are baby walkers safe? BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies.The Jumperoo came in second in the Best of BabyCenter Awards poll, with 20 percent of voters (135) choosing it as their favorite. Again and again they mentioned how much their babies love bouncing in it: "My kids love to jump and this kept them entertained" was a typical comment. Other parents appreciated the "nice colors" and "so many things to play with" to encourage babies' fine motor skills.

Sensory experiences. Some activity centers have lights, music, or sounds, and often these are designed according to a theme. Since activity centers do the same job — hold your baby upright and give them something to play with — choosing the best one is really your baby's job: The best activity center is something they'll play happily in. But since your baby can’t exactly tell you which one they want, look for a baby activity center that looks fun to you. Toys should be interesting, unique, and fun. Of course, it’s important to consider the footprint of an activity center as well, since it'll take up a fair amount of floor space in your house for months. We absolutely love the Skip Hop activity center. Each tabletop toy can be removed easily for cleaning. The platform can be moved down as your baby grows, then it turns into a table once your baby is a toddler." Versatility: Some activity centers function as much more than a play space for babies ages 4 to 6 months. Some can be used as a baby play mat Opens a new window for tummy time as early as infancy; others transform into tables for toddler play and preschooler arts and crafts. Rolling down the stairs: Children who roll down stairs in baby walkers, the most common type of injury, can suffer broken bones and even severe head injuries.span itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope>Maris83 from Why We Like It: With a removable seat, this activity center transforms as your child grows to keep the features age appropriate and entertaining. div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: DejaVu